“Badger” prepares his big comeback. The latest news about Dan Petrescu’s health. The next step of those from CFR Cluj

Dan Petrescu could return to the technical bench of CFR Cluj, just a few months after he left the team due to health problems.

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The Cluj team is in a period of major transformations. Iuliu Mureșan took over the position of president, replacing Cristi Balaj, and Andrea Mandorlini was removed from the technical bench.

The manager Giovanni Becali spoke about Petrescu’s current state of health, saying that he has recovered and would be ready to return to football. Thus, it is not excluded that the technician will soon return to CFR Cluj, the team with which he experienced numerous successes throughout his career.

Dan Petrescu could return to Gruia

Giovanni Becali testified that his brother, Victor Becali, recently had a discussion with Dan Petrescu. According to the manager, the technician could return to the bench of the formation from Gruia only a few months after he left the “railwaymen”.

“A president came to CFR who won several titles (no. Iuliu Muresan)a president who knows football.

I don’t know if Dan Petrescu is coming back. I didn’t talk to him, I think my brother did. I think he has done well with his health, since he wants to come!said the manager, according to fanatik.ro.

How Dan Petrescu’s mandates look at CFR Cluj

First mandate at CFR Cluj (June 2017 – June 2018) – 37 matches, 23 wins, 10 draws, 4 losses (2.14 points/match);

Second mandate at CFR Cluj (March 2019 – November 2020) – 84 matches, 44 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (1.81 points/match);

Third mandate at CFR Cluj (August 2021 – June 8, 2023) – 103 matches, 55 wins, 21 draws, 27 failures (1.81 points/match);

Fourth term at CFR Cluj (April 2024 – August 2025) – 68 matches, 33 wins, 22 draws and 13 failures (1.78 points/match).